Lydia O'Neal

Reporter, Political Capital

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Lydia is a reporter on the Political Capital Team from Philadelphia and an Emory University graduate in French and economics. Previously an IBTimes breaking news writer specializing in business, she has written for CNN, Consumer Reports, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and the Allentown Morning Call.

How To Throw A Successful 'Office Christmas Party,' As Told By Timothy Dowling, One Of The Film's Writers

"Office Christmas Party" writer Timothy Dowling offers his advice for how to throw a workplace bash, and (surprise) it doesn't involve swinging from a balcony on a string of lights.

Does The US Still Torture People? After CIA Report, Trump Could Bring Back Military Torture Techniques

The U.S. has come a long way in the past several years when it comes to preventing the sort of torture documented in a 2014 CIA report, and Donald Trump probably won't change that.

Who Is Paula Broadwell? 5 Things To Know About The David Petraeus Affair

David Petraeus and Paula Broadwell, embroiled in a scandal that derailed both of their careers nearly five years ago, have returned to public view.

Rats In Paris May Outnumber Humans: City Officials To Crack Down On Rodents In Public Parks

Paris likely has more rats than people, but the city government is stepping up its crackdown on pests, closing public areas and deploying agents to keep litter off the streets.

How Much Steel Does The US Make? Trump Praised By CEO For Plans To Deregulate, Lower Corporate Tax

U.S. Steel CEO Mario Longhi expressed his excitement for the steel sector under President Donald Trump, but may have revealed a blind spot on the real estate magnate's own history with the industry.

Rights For Migrants: Marine Le Pen Wants To Ban Foreign Children From French Public Schools

Marine Le Pen, the president of the far-right Front National and a possible future president of France, proposed blocking undocumented immigrants' access to France's welfare benefits.

Dylann Roof Trial Update: 6 Things To Know, Plus Jury Breakdown Ahead Of Hate Crime Case

A year and a half after the killing of nine parishioners at Charleston's Emanuel AME Church, a dozen jurors were selected for the trial of gunman Dylann Roof.

President Trump's Plans For The Military: How The New Commander-In-Chief Could Give Defense Companies A Boost

There's a good reason stocks of Lockheed Martin, Boeing, General Dynamics and other defense firms soared as the results of the Nov. 8 election came in.

‘Office Christmas Party’: What Not To Do At Your Workplace Celebration This Year

Here are a few tips for leaving workplace festivities in one piece.

Presidential Recount Latest Update: Federal Judge To Consider Jill Stein's Pennsylvania Request

A federal judge in Pennsylvania green lighted Green Party candidate Jill Stein's recount effort in the state, but two judges in Michigan left that state's outcome less clear.

Italian Referendum 2016 Update: Euro Reacts To Renzi's Resignation

The currency rebounded largely because of exaggerated expectations for the euro’s response to the political discord in Italy.

Are Oil Prices Going Up? OPEC Sends Brent Crude Soaring Amid Pledge To Work With China, Russia

OPEC's decision to curb production last week sent oil prices soaring, but the cartel promised Monday to work with nonmember countries to keep prices from fluctuating too wildly.

How Many People Are In The Labor Force? Unemployment Rate Falls To 9-Year Low, But Participation Stays Down

While Americans celebrate the unemployment rate's nine-year low, the labor force participation rate continues to lag.

Supreme Court Justices Up For Retirement: Next President Donald Trump Could Appoint Four New Judges

With the late Justice Antonin Scalia's Supreme Court seat still vacant, and three other justices far above retirement age, President-elect Donald Trump could soon reshape the country's highest court.

Did Trump Win Because Of Fake News On Facebook? Swedish Official To Take On Social Network For Spreading Hate Speech

The election upset of Donald Trump on Nov. 8 has fueled a conversation about hate speech and false news in the U.S.—and across the Atlantic.

Will The Fed Raise Interest Rates At December Meeting? November BLS Report Data Boosts Case For A Hike

With unemployment at its lowest level since August 2007 and oil prices surging, analysts peg the chance of a Federal Reserve rate hike in December at nearly 100 percent.

How Much Money Do US Military Troops Make? Armed Forces Could Receive 2.1 Percent Pay Raise Next Year

President Barack Obama's relatively conservative fiscal year 2017 defense budget met resistance from a Congress seeking to raise troops' salaries by 2.1 percent next year.

Discrimination Against Muslims: Slovakia Joins Angola, Hungary, Myanmar and Samoa In Trying To Suppress Islam

Slovakia joined several other nations on Wednesday in targeting followers of Islam with stricter religious freedom laws.

Are Gun Sales Going Up Under Trump? Smith & Wesson Expected To Report Solid Second Quarter Earnings

Gun sales generally go up amid fears that an incoming politician will tighten background check laws, but analysts hold generally positive outlooks for Smith & Wesson's second quarter.

Dollar Value 2016: US Currency Surges To 9-Month High Against Yen On OPEC Deal

The dollar hit a value not seen since February, thanks in part to strengthened American oil giants.

How Do Oil Prices Affect The US Economy? OPEC Cuts Production By 1.2 Million Barrels Per Day At Vienna Meeting

While OPEC's major supply cut caused oil prices to spike on Wednesday, consumers can rest assured that the cartel doesn't have nearly as much clout today as it did decades ago.

What Should The Minimum Wage Be? What Trump, Fight for $15, Economists Have To Say

Proponents of a $15 minimum wage often argue that a $7.25 minimum wage simply isn’t enough to support oneself—let alone any dependents.

How Rich Is Saudi Arabia? Riyadh’s Foreign Reserve Assets Fell By 2 Percent In October Amid Stubbornly Low Oil Prices

The day before Saudi Arabia was set to attend an OPEC meeting over capping output, Riyadh announced another drop in its foreign currency reserves.

Are Driverless Cars Safe? Elon Musk Says Tesla Will Roll Out Self-Driving Feature In 'About Three Weeks' Despite Recent Crashes

Despite several crashes involving the Enhanced Autopilot system this year, Elon Musk plans to roll out Tesla's self-driving technology in just three weeks.

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